1928
Robert
2012
Robert Peterson
February 6, 1928 — November 30, 2012
Robert "Bob" Rellen Peterson, 84, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died November 30, 2012 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.
He was born February 6, 1928 near Brady, NE, son of Clarence H and Mable I (Tarr) Peterson.
Bob grew up near Brady and attended Lincoln County Dist 74 (Union School). He graduated from Gothenburg High in 1945. He served his country as an Electronic Technician in the US Cost Guard from 1945-1948. He graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1951. Bob married Marjorie Paustain on June 6, 1953 at the First United Methodist Church in Lincoln, NE. Bob and Marjorie spent their last five years living at Stone Hearth Estates.
They lived in San Antonio, TX; Roland Park, Kansas; Baltimore, MD; and Gothenburg. Robert enjoyed gardening, travel, cooking, reading non-fiction, and pets. He was a member of the Methodist Church and NARFE.
Surviving are two sons - David and wife Carol Peterson of Upperco, MD, Gregory Peterson of Baltimore, MD; daughter - Linda Custer of Linthicum Heights, MD; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marjorie in 2011, infant brother, Gerald Peterson in 1926, brother, Harold V Peterson in 1995, son-in-law, Jon Custer in 2004.
Book signing will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 9:00-5:00.
Memorial Services will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 10:30 am with Dr. Jeff Thurman officiating.
Interment will follow in the Peckham Cemetery, Gothenburg, Nebraska.
Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church, 1401 Lake Ave, Gothenburg, NE 69138 or the Gothenburg Public Library, 1104 Lake Ave, Gothenburg, NE. 69138.
He was born February 6, 1928 near Brady, NE, son of Clarence H and Mable I (Tarr) Peterson.
Bob grew up near Brady and attended Lincoln County Dist 74 (Union School). He graduated from Gothenburg High in 1945. He served his country as an Electronic Technician in the US Cost Guard from 1945-1948. He graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1951. Bob married Marjorie Paustain on June 6, 1953 at the First United Methodist Church in Lincoln, NE. Bob and Marjorie spent their last five years living at Stone Hearth Estates.
They lived in San Antonio, TX; Roland Park, Kansas; Baltimore, MD; and Gothenburg. Robert enjoyed gardening, travel, cooking, reading non-fiction, and pets. He was a member of the Methodist Church and NARFE.
Surviving are two sons - David and wife Carol Peterson of Upperco, MD, Gregory Peterson of Baltimore, MD; daughter - Linda Custer of Linthicum Heights, MD; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marjorie in 2011, infant brother, Gerald Peterson in 1926, brother, Harold V Peterson in 1995, son-in-law, Jon Custer in 2004.
Book signing will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 9:00-5:00.
Memorial Services will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 10:30 am with Dr. Jeff Thurman officiating.
Interment will follow in the Peckham Cemetery, Gothenburg, Nebraska.
Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church, 1401 Lake Ave, Gothenburg, NE 69138 or the Gothenburg Public Library, 1104 Lake Ave, Gothenburg, NE. 69138.
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